All About Autism

[jetsetter]

tyeogh:

I wonder how the new PSLE scoring system will affect our kids. My ds is exempted from Mother Tongue. Does this mean his best score is 3, not 4?


How will secondary schools admit 3 subjects vs 4 subjects students?

[quote]\"Under the current system, students exempted from Mother Tongue Language (MTL) are assigned an MTL score for the purpose of posting.

This is done by taking reference from peers with similar PSLE scores for English, Mathematics and Science.

The same approach will continue in the new PSLE scoring system.\"[/quote]

[tyeogh]

jetsetter thanks!

[rainrhythm]

Hello everyone,


My son was just diagnosed with autism last week. My wife and me was in panic mode in last couple of days. He is 21 month now and didn’t speak at all, only baba/mama in a few times. And seldom respond to his name. He likes spin things a lot. Anything, from toys to basins.

We have applied for EIPIC from KK, however, till now still no response from SG ENABLE. So I just called back. They replied that they have received the letter from KK, but not yet the medical report. Normally it will take a few weeks to prepare it. After that, they will process the application for another a few weeks… Why it is so slow??

I don’t want to waste anytime for my son, what should I do now??

[sharonkhoo]

rainrhythm:

Hello everyone,


My son was just diagnosed with autism last week. My wife and me was in panic mode in last couple of days. He is 21 month now and didn't speak at all, only baba/mama in a few times. And seldom respond to his name. He likes spin things a lot. Anything, from toys to basins.

We have applied for EIPIC from KK, however, till now still no response from SG ENABLE. So I just called back. They replied that they have received the letter from KK, but not yet the medical report. Normally it will take a few weeks to prepare it. After that, they will process the application for another a few weeks... Why it is so slow??

I don't want to waste anytime for my son, what should I do now??

It will be a shock when you first have a diagnosis, but you will feel less panicky once you know more about how you can help your child yourself while waiting. At such a young age, what parents do at home on a daily basis is more effective than less frequent therapy sessions.

Here are some links that might help:
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/autis ... autism.htm
http://www.hanen.org/Helpful-Info/Autis ... rence.aspx

[bs1975]

:thankyou:

rainrhythm:

Hello everyone,


My son was just diagnosed with autism last week. My wife and me was in panic mode in last couple of days. He is 21 month now and didn't speak at all, only baba/mama in a few times. And seldom respond to his name. He likes spin things a lot. Anything, from toys to basins.

We have applied for EIPIC from KK, however, till now still no response from SG ENABLE. So I just called back. They replied that they have received the letter from KK, but not yet the medical report. Normally it will take a few weeks to prepare it. After that, they will process the application for another a few weeks... Why it is so slow??

I don't want to waste anytime for my son, what should I do now??

Don't panic.
You can send your child to 1-1 private speech and occupational therapy. Pm me if you need more help.

[Snow24]

Hi


KK diagnose toddler as young as 21 months to have ASD?

My baby is 18 months now he only know how to say papa,bus.He don’t know how to say mama,nor gesture, point to request for things.He likes to look at spinning fans.

We not sure if he is language delayed only or possible of ASD.

[bs1975]

Snow24:

Hi


KK diagnose toddler as young as 21 months to have ASD?

My baby is 18 months now he only know how to say papa,bus.He don't know how to say mama,nor gesture, point to request for things.He likes to look at spinning fans.

We not sure if he is language delayed only or possible of ASD.

I believe the child was diagnosed by the autism Dr at kk.
My child too, was diagnosed at 25 months by the doctor. She told me they ever diagnosed a child as young as 16 months.
I was asked to go for psychology assessment after 2.5 years old.

Snow24, I suggest you send your child for assessment.

[thekwanfamily]

My friends have children with autism, try not to panic, you will find ways to cope and mechanisms to understand. There are even apps on the market!


Around 3-4 years old my friend found their son to be tripping over alot, even though he went to occupational therapist. Some valuable information was gained after seeing a foot specialist recommended by the occupational guy. But actually the kid could have been checked earlier (2-3 years) and not had so many falls.

[lilyrose]

Hi everyone,


my boy is due for P1 next year. I was just informed that he’s been accepted to pathlight p1 standard.

Therapists feedback is that he’s more suited for mainstream environment, and if I feel that he’s not too ready, a deferment i.e. repeat K2 is recommended. PD has suggested I send him to pathlight for P1 in 2017, and then withdraw him and make him repeat P1 in a mainstream school in 2018. Just checking if anyone has done that?

I’m not sure whether I should make him repeat K2 or to send him to P1 mainstream next year. Anyone can share your views or experience?

[rainrhythm]

I just received a call from SG ENABLE, so I need to select a EIPIC now…


I stay in Sengkang. It seems followings are the closest ones:

Metta Preschool@Punggol waiting time is 12mon to 18 months. I think it is too long.

AWWA is about 12 months.

CPAS EIPIC @ 65 Pasir Ris Dr 1 waiting time is about 10 months to 12 months.

I am preferring to select CPAS EIPIC.

Can anyone share any reviews on the above 3 centres??

Any comments are welcome. Thanks very much!